Kon-Tiki Museum

This entry describes thor Heyerdahl is one of history’s most famous explorers. It highlights in 1947 he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki. It also notes was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded Academy Award for best documentary in 1951. The guide adds that he later finished similar achievements with the reed boats Ra, Ra II and Tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement for both the environment and world peace. It further mentions he was also responsible for important archeological excavations on the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and in Túcume.